University in Nigeria
KM. 5, Ayetoro Road, Lafenwa, Abeokuta, Ogun State
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Crescent University, Abeokuta (CUAB) is a private Islamic-founded university in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. It was licensed and established in 2005 with the approval of the Federal Government through the National Universities Commission (NUC); it was established by the Islamic Mission for Africa. It was the brainchild of Prince Bola Ajibola (SAN, CFR), a former judge of the International Court of Justice, and presents itself as the “Citadel of Academic and Moral Excellence”. Its aim is to deliver university education guided by Islamic principles of spirituality and moral discipline, with an emphasis on personal discipline, integrity and entrepreneurial skills.
The campus is at KM 5, Ayetoro Road, Lafenwa, Abeokuta. Teaching is organised into six colleges and a business school: the Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW), the College of Health Sciences (COHES, created in 2021, with Anatomy, Nursing Science and Physiology), the College of Environmental Sciences (COES, established January 2011), the College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences (CASMAS, one of the three foundation colleges of December 2005), the College of Information and Communication Technology (CICOT) and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CONAS, with Biological and Chemical Sciences). The Abeokuta Business School and the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS, set up by Senate on 24 September 2012) run the MBA, DBA and other postgraduate programmes.
Undergraduate programmes include Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science and International Relations, Mass Communication, General and Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Architecture, Law (a single five-year LL.B.), Anatomy, Physiology and Nursing. Postgraduate offerings run from postgraduate diplomas and eight M.Sc. programmes to MBA, DBA, M.Phil. and Ph.D. The Centre for Sub and External Degree Programmes (CESEDEP) runs pre-degree, degree foundation, diploma and part-time programmes.
Student life is residential: all students live on campus, in general and private halls for women and for men. Student Affairs runs guidance and counselling, hall management and clubs and societies, with sports such as table tennis, handball, athletics and volleyball. A 24-hour Health Centre serves students and staff, and the Seliat Adebutu Library provides print and electronic resources. ICTEC and the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (established 8 July 2011) provide ICT certification training with partners such as Microsoft and Cisco.
The university is licensed by the NUC, and its Accounting programme is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, giving graduates exemption from certain papers of the professional examination.
Hundreds of Crescent University graduates have benefited from scholarships provided by the proprietor and other philanthropists. The Student Affairs Division handles university scholarships and acts as the link between students and sponsoring authorities within and outside Nigeria. Enquiries: Student Affairs, 08030889805.
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View scholarships for Crescent University →Candidates need at least five credits in SSCE, GCE, NECO or an approved equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics plus three other subjects specified by the department, obtained in no more than two sittings and within the last five years. Candidates awaiting results may apply. Applicants must obtain the UTME form for the current year and score a minimum of 180 marks. The College of Health Sciences requires five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus an acceptable UTME score; UTME-entry programmes last 4 years (the LL.B. in Law is a five-year programme).
Candidates who chose Crescent University as first choice with JAMB and reach an acceptable score are admitted through JAMB after screening. Candidates wishing to switch to Crescent University must apply to JAMB for a change of institution, obtain the screening form on the e-portal and take part in screening.
NCE, OND and approved equivalents in relevant fields with at least Upper Credit, Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects, or IJMB at acceptable grades, in addition to the O-Level requirements. In exceptional cases OND holders with lower credit, and HND holders with lower credit, from recognised institutions may be admitted to 200 level in relevant programmes. Candidates must pass an interview.
Transfer applicants apply and pay through the e-portal, must meet the minimum entry requirements, hold a CGPA of at least 1.5, and ensure the transcript and a confidential report from their current institution reach the university at least two months before the session begins.
Applicants choose a programme on the e-portal, complete the pre-application to get a reference number, pay the non-refundable N50,000 application fee, complete the form and upload all credentials, including the degree certificate (not a statement of result) and the NYSC certificate or exemption letter. Candidates awaiting degree results, currently in postgraduate study, or Nigerians who have not completed NYSC without exemption are not eligible. Transcripts go through the e-portal before registration and screening. M.Phil. and Ph.D. applicants must first confirm supervisor availability with the department. Editing a submitted application costs N1,000. Programmes: postgraduate diploma, M.Sc./M.A., MBA, M.Phil., Ph.D.; full-time Master's study takes 4 to 6 semesters, part-time 6 to 8 semesters.
CESEDEP offers pre-degree, degree foundation, diploma, certificate and part-time degree programmes.
Fees are paid in at least 70% instalment at the start of the first semester with the balance of 30% at the start of the second semester; late payment attracts N10,000 per month. Fees cover tuition, hostel connect and portal fee. Payments must not be made through fintech banks.
The university operates from a single campus at KM 5, Ayetoro Road, Lafenwa, Abeokuta, Ogun State, where teaching, residences and services are located.
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